Lot 157
  • 157

A gilt-bronze mounted pewter and brass inlaid tortoiseshell toilet mirror, possibly German, mid-18th century

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • brass, glass, pine, tortoiseshell, pewter
  • 32.5cm. high; 1ft. ½in.
the cartouche shaped with applied foliate mounts and engraved inlay

Condition

An unusual and highly decorative piece is in good conserved condition. There are minor losses and repairs to the tortoiseshell and brass and pewter inlay. The mirror plate period and possibly the original.
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